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FIX: Shell Infrastructure Host has stopped working
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 10is known for encountering various update errors on computers with a variety of configurations. In this article, we’re going to talk about one particular problem –Shell Infrastructure Host has stopped working.
In some situations, you might be able to simply close the program, but it doesn’t help with this issue, as the dialog will just pop up again whenever it is clicked.
What is the Shell Infrastructure Host?
The Shell Infrastructure Host, also known asSIHost, is a core component of a Windows operating system (OS). TheSIHostis required for coping with several graphical elements of your OS interface, such as Start menu visuals and taskbar transparency.
Main functions of Shell Infrastructure Host include:
In today’s fix guide we will explore some of the best solutions to fix the SIHost issue. Read on for more details.
How can I fix Shell Infrastructure host has stopped working?
1.Run a System File Checker (SFC) scan to check for any file corruption
If this doesn’t fix the issue, try the next solution.
System file checker doesn’t work on your PC? Check out this simple guide
2.Create a new user account and checkif the SIHost issue persists
3. Repair Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015
Technically, this should solve the issue, if not proceed with the next method.
4. Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC
If the Visual C++ repair didn’t fix the issue, reinstall Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. That will most likely fix this issue. You can reinstall the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio package as described above.
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
